About this role
Job summary
The Pharmacy Department at Westmorland General Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to join the team part time.
Working within the Pharmacy main dispensary and on the wards, the post will involve ordering and dispensing medications for in-patients and those being discharged from hospital. You must be able to work as a team member and on an individual basis.
Core working hours are Wednesday and Friday, 8:30-17:00, and 3 hours on a Thursday.You will also participate in a Sunday rota, working 10:00-13:00.
Some flexibility may be considered for the right candidate, and contracted working hours can be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Previous Pharmacy experience and an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services, or other recognised dispensing qualification is essential for the Band 3 grade, together with competent IT skills and good basic education including English and Maths to GCSE level.
A progression / training role will be considered if you do not have the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Support will be given to complete the NVQ 2 on a Band 2 grade with Band 3 grade being awarded on completion of qualification.
Full training will be given to the successful applicants.
If you think you have what it takes to become an active and flexible member of our team or require more information, please see the contact details below.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
English and Maths GCSE grade C or above NVQ and Btec level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable
Completion of a recognised OTC sales course
Experience Essential
Experience in hospital pharmacy or other Pharmacy Setting Experience in dispensing medications, drugs receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance
Desirable
JAC trained Experience with clinical trials Experience with Aseptic preparation
Skills Ability and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Pharmacy working procedures and current drugs legislation Working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations including Control of substances Hazoardous to Health (COSHH) Good communication skills, written and oral. Basic computer skills Ability to prioritise workload with good attention to detail and accuracy Good manual, accuracy and analytical dispensing skills Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
Existing personal development portfolio
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)